My 6-month-old puppy won't go potty outside. What should I do?

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I have had my Jindo puppy 2 months and now she is 6 months old. She has always had a hard time going to the bathroom. At first she wouldn't walk on the leash and had to get used to it now she walks on the leash fine but she won't go to the bathroom outside. I walk her 3 times a day morning afternoon and night and regardless of how long or far we stay out she will wait until we get back inside and relieve herself while Im not looking or simply squat down and go once we enter the building.Thoughts. Pet's info: Dog | Jindo | Female | unspayed | 6 months and 8 days old | 30 lbs

Dr. Kristin DVM · Accepted Answer

Potty training issues like this can be very frustrating! The key is that you have to be very diligent, and more stubborn than your dog. Unfortunately, when it comes to potty training, going out 3 times a day isn't enough. If there is a way you can take her out more frequently, I would recommend it. Because if she doesn't go when you take her out, but she doesn't have access for another 6 or 8 hours, she is unlikely to hold it that long. You also need to make sure there is nowhere for Cardi to pee inside. This means she either needs to be picked up and carried inside (past where she normally pees), and stay on leash at your side at all times, or in a crate when unsupervised. The crate should be small enough that she can't get away from a pee spot, but big enough that she can stand and turn around. The other big thing is to get rid of the odor of urine inside. This means having the carpets cleaned, and in some cases rip up the carpet and pad underneath. As long as she smells the urine, she will recognize the area as an appropriate place to pee. Once a dog is trained to go inside, it can be a tough process to get them to go outside. The more you can give her opportunity to go outside the better. It might be a process best started over a weekend or a day you can be home. You have to give her frequent chances to do the right thing. Good luck!

My 6-month-old puppy won't go potty outside. What should I do?

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